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Carlys Family History

Carlys Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Carlos, Carles, Carls, Charles, Carey, Carlin, Early, Carl, Barlas

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Where is the Carlys family from?

You can see how Carlys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carlys family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Carlys families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Carlys families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Carlys's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Carlys families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Carlys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carlys census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Carlys. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Carlys. For the veterans among your Carlys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carlys lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1976, in the United States, Carlys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Carlys in 1968 was 89, and 80 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carlys ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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